The stand is smaller and has the same soft look as the bezel. It still features all the ergonomic functions such as tilt, swivel, height and pivot. You can also move it slightly higher and lower than U2410. Color consistency comes standard: See consistent, vibrant colors across a wide viewing angle enabled by In-Plane Switching (IPS) technology. With 99% sRGB coverage to an accuracy of Delta-E less than 2, you get precise hues right out of the box. I tried to compare my results with Dell U2410 and before calibration that is no doubt that U2412M is a better performer in this area. After calibration U2412M has the edge but the two monitors exhibited very similar results.

Displays the error message, "Cannot write folder (folder name) or file (file name)," during writing, or, "Cannot remove folder (folder name) or file (file name),". While erasing, you cannot write or erase in the same folder or file name. Dell U2412M is not a true gaming monitor – no IPS panels offers that experience – but for most gaming, even semi-fast gaming, I see it as a fairly good solution. If you are a serious FPS or racing enthusiast I suggest you look for a 120 Hz TN panel instead. Some USB devices like external portable HDD require higher electric current; connect the device directly to the computer system.Dell U2412M has less motion blur than U2410, but more overdrive trailing. The latter is easier to spot in FPS or racing games but the difference is not significant. However, we still recommend 120 Hz TN panels for gaming. Another problem with U2412M is the crystalized coating on the IPS panel that continues to annoy some users but this is a general thing for IPS based monitors. Your monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps to determine if the screen abnormality you are experiencing is an inherent problem with the monitor, or with the computer and video card. To run the built-in diagnostics: default with no ICC profile or calibration active. Tests were made using an NEC branded and customised

ICC profiles and gamma corrections. The screen was tested at default factory settings using the DVI interface, and analysed using Colors are not 100 % accurate and slightly too reddish (because of too low color temperature). Gamma rises from 2.05 in the dark tones to 2.23 in the bright tones, meaning that dark colors are slightly too dark. I compared U2412M to U2410 and saw that U2412M actually has less motion blurring that U2410 – mostly in the darker picture areas. On the other hand U2412M has slightly more overdrive trailing. Nothing serious, and nothing to worry about for most users, but I think that critical gamers might prefer the lower level of overdrive trailing on U2410. LaCie's Blue Eye Pro software suite. An NEC branded and customised X-rite i1 Display 2 colorimeter wascomfortable setting for your individual preferences. It was also good to see some USB ports available So, let us move on to our practical tests. In the following sections I will examine Dell U2412M with our stress tests in movies, games and such, as well as with our self-developed monitorTest software. I will also include comparisons to Dell’s current U2410 monitor. The monitor has been measured and calibrated with a LaCie Blue Eye Pro. We also examine the monitor with the help of our monitorTest. And finally we test the monitor in games, movies etc.

Out of-box measurements show that Dell’s monitor has fairly good color characteristics in the Standard preset.

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Beauty meets function: Masterfully crafted with a premium platinum silver finish, small base and an elegant cable management system that hides cords within the monitor riser. Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure. But is Dell’s new U2412M a true value-for-money product? Is it close to the current U2410? And can U2412M out-perform other IPS based monitors in this price segment? FlatpanelsHD intends to answer those questions and more in this U2412M review. We will also include Dell U2410 comparisons. Turn off the flat panel display and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both the computer and the flat panel display. Although the pop-up window disappears during writing, if you eject your media while the LED is still blinking, then you cannot complete your action on the media.

The key to convenience: Shortcut keys can save you even more time, letting you easily configure your display management settings so you can get to work faster. The high resolution on U2412M matches that of U2410, which is fantastic. More and more monitors seem to embrace the Full HD marketing term and thus only offer 1920x1080 pixels. The vertical resolution on U2412M is instead 1200 pixels and that actually makes a significant difference in for example Photoshop editing and CAD. Our tests revealed that U2412M performs like most mid-range IPS monitors. The bright and mid-intensity colors are reproduced almost flawlessly. The darker end of the color gradient gave us some bands, but nothing serious. Actually, compared to U2410 performance on U2412M is remarkable similar. U2410 has marginally better color gradation in the semi-dark areas but on the other hand U2412M distinguishes the darkest grey tones better.Energy Consumption Compare power consumption measurements on different TVs and monitors with our interactive power consumption applet here. aspect ratio control options through the OSD 'display settings' menu as shown above. There are options